Craig Berube
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Bernie: At The NHL All-Star break, the Blues and Their Fans Have Much To Treasure
With the Blues unlacing their skates for the NHL All-Star break, it’s an appropriate time to pause and reflect on their season … a season which is a part of the most wonderful time in…
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Bernie on the Blues: The Note Loses a Home Game, But Wins More Respect
It was one of those nights at Enterprise Center. A game that got away. A point left unclaimed. But can a loss be a win? Well, probably not. Technically, no. But with the Blues, the…
5 days ago -
Bernie on the Blues: With Craig Berube As Coach, The Blues Are Cracking Down On Home-Ice Invasions
The Blues have transformed themselves as a hockey team in a number of ways. It’s a lengthy list, but let’s focus in on a couple of specific areas. 1. Home-ice advantage in regular-season play. 2.…
6 days ago -
Bernie: The All-Star David Perron Personifies What The Blues Are All About
Blues fans came through in a big way for David Perron, who was added to the Central Division All-Star team with an emphatic rush of online voting. That’s no surprise. Blues fans are passionate and…
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Bernie on the Blues: An Appreciation Of Doug Armstrong, Who Built A Winner That Endures
Blues broadcaster John Kelly of Fox Sports Midwest presented a terrific stat during the team’s 3-2 win over visiting San Jose on Tuesday night. Since Craig Berube became the Blues’ coach on Nov. 20 of…
2 weeks ago -
The Blues’ Cure For The Stanley Cup Hangover: Abundant Depth, Immense Character, and Wicked Goaltending
The Blues are still thriving in their post-Stanley Cup high, skating above the competition in the Western Conference in a fast start that defies logic and belief. It isn’t a matter of not believing in…
2 months ago -
Bernie on the Blues: This Is A Special Time for the Blues and Their Fans. Savor It.
The Blues went retro on Thursday night. And no, I’m not talking about those nostalgic, classic and hipster-approved red-and-yellow trimmed uniforms from the mid-1990s. Wearing the throwback fashion in all of its glorious and garish…
2 months ago -
Bernie On The Blues: Finding A Risky Cure For The Stanley Cup Hangover.
I’ve been doing the sportswriting and sports-talk gig for nearly 40 years. As I mentioned on my Monday-morning 101ESPN radio show, I can’t count the number of times I’ve heard a coach, manager or athlete…
3 months ago -
Bernie: With Tarasenko Down and Out, The Blues’ Survival Skills Will Be Tested Anew.
Vladimir Tarasenko is going into the shop for shoulder repairs. The surgery will be followed by an estimated five-month reconditioning, and the Blues hope to get their primary scoring source back for a postseason roll-out.…
3 months ago -
Bernie’s Blues Review: The Boys Get Back To What They Are And Smother The Avalanche.
Here’s your Daily Blues Review: PUCK DROP: After a sloppy four-game winless stretch and a record of 0-2-2, the Blues had a chance to reset Monday night at Enterprise Center when the heralded, molten-hot Colorado…
3 months ago